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Twin Creeks May 2013

TRIBUNE

Volume 6, Issue 5

Official Publication of the Twin Creeks Homeowner's Association

TWIN CREEKS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH May is Bicycle Safety Month

Did you know that more children go to the hospital emergency rooms for bicycle related crashes than for any other sport? Also, 49% of all accidents occur within their own neighborhoods. One thing that all drivers can do is slow down and make sure we are observing the speed regulations within our community. Additionally when coming to the end of a street, take extra precaution in coming to a complete stop and looking out for all bikers (both little and tall) before proceeding. There isn’t a mom or a dad who isn’t busy these days! But remembering to instruct your little one on wearing child protective headgear before riding their bike is very important. Just like we teach them to buckle up when getting into a vehicle, we should teach them to “gear up” before riding their bicycle. With children and adults out more on their bikes, let’s do our part and help keep everyone within Twin Creeks safe! Twin Creeks Neighborhood Watch has had another couple volunteer to become the block captains for their street! Dave & Karen Sisler – Feathergrass Court If your street still doesn’t have a captain, please consider volunteering. Please contact Terra Tisdale at ttisdale61@gmail. com to volunteer. The following streets are still looking for block captains: • The Park – Beeleigh Ct., Durlston Ct., & Tattler Dr. • The Enclave – Mingus Dr. • The Gardens – Ben Doran Ct. • The Reserve – Crystal Hill, Granite Ct., Millstream & Sugar Maple Ct.

Spring Cleaning As spring approaches, we begin to think about cleanup/fixup for our yards and home exteriors. People will begin trimming trees and shrubbery, repainting their home exterior and power washing and re-staining their wood fences. Some of the fences in the community have had little or no maintenance and are in dire need of a face lift. If you are going to repaint the exterior with the same color as originally constructed, or that exists today, you will not need Architectural Control Committee (ACC) approval for this. If you are thinking of changing the exterior colors, you will need to apply for ACC approval. In accordance with the architectural guidelines, all fences must be maintained in good condition, at all times. Due to the lack of availability of Penofin Stain, the following stains are approved for all wooden fences and will not require prior ACC approval. Lowes Cabot Semitransparent • Redwood • Brickstone • Chestnut Brown Home Depot Behr Semitransparent • Royal Hayden ST-136 • Redwood ST-330 • Cappuccino ST-142 Sherwin Williams Semitransparent • Redwood SW 3501 • Yankee Barn SW 3505 • Cider Mill SW 3512 You should power wash your fence in order to remove the dirt and grime that has accumulated over the years, before applying any stain. If you desire to use different stain than any of the above, you will need to apply for ACC approval prior to performing the staining of your fence. The Architectural Control Committee may, from time to time, establish other guidelines to govern the frequency of re-staining and requirements for repair and periodic replacement. As a general rule all broken or extremely warped pickets should be replace immediately. Power washing and re-staining should be done approximately every five years, or as often as needed. You will also need ACC approval for adding improvements to you yard such as landscaping, play equipment, or generally anything that is highly noticeable on the exterior of you home and yard. The ACC request form can be found on the community website at http://twn.goodwintx.com under “Architectural Approval”. Twin Creeks Homeowner's Association Newsletter - May 2013

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Twin Creeks Ladies Golf Presents

A Mother’s Day Weekend

President............................................................ Tom Moody Vice-President..................................................Adam English Secretary...................................................... Brian Dougherty Treasurer........................................................ Daniel Needles Director............................................................... Ross Burns

Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Event (100% of monies raised goes to The Susan G. Komen Foundation and The Breast Cancer Resource Center of Austin) (Signature sponsor: Texas Oncology) Twin Creeks Country Club May 10th &11th

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Do you have a picture of an event that you would like to run in this newsletter? Send it to us and we will publish it in the next issue. Email the picture to twincreeks@peelinc.com. Be sure to include the text that you would like to have as the caption. Pictures will appear in color online at www.PEELinc.com.

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When getting together to cook for loved ones, the last thing you want is to get sick from the food you eat. Roberta Anding, a registered dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine, has a few tips to keep your food safe. • A l w a y s u s e a m e a t thermometer to check if meat is fully cooked. The color of the meat can’t determine the safety of the meat. All meat should be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. • Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly during food preparation. • Wash all produce before cutting and chopping. • Refrigerator leftovers within two hours. • Use a thermometer when reheating food as well. Following these basic guidelines will ensure that the food you serve is safe to eat, said Anding.

Sinuses Can Be a Pain in the Head, Not Neck

That troublesome headache might not be a migraine or brought on by tension. It could be caused by sinus trouble, said doctors at Baylor College of Medicine. “The sinuses work to humidify and cleanse the air, lighten the weight of the skull, and provide resonance to the voice. Sometimes, the sinuses fail to function correctly, leading to sinus pain caused by an infection or nasal congestion,” said Dr. Mas Takashima, assistant professor of otolaryngology at BCM and director of the Baylor Sinus Center. Sinus headaches usually occur along with congestion. Many things can cause sinus pressure and pain, such as sinus infections, nasal allergies, nasal polyps, septal deviations as well as enlarged vascular structures in the nose called turbinates. “Sinus pain can also be exacerbated by the weather or even plane travel as the pressure changes in the air around you,” said Takashima. Therapy is based on cleansing and decongesting the nose. This can be accomplished with something as simple as nasal irrigation using salt water. Steam, as found in a hot shower, may also provide decongestion and relief. If the problem is caused by infection then antibiotics are used. If it is allergy related, allergy medications may be prescribed. Occasionally surgery is required to keep the passages open.

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TENNIS TIPS

By USPTA/PTR Master Professional Fernando Velasco

How to Execute The Overhead “Smash” In previous newsletters, I offered tips on how to hit a forehand groundstroke, a two-handed backhand, one-handed backhand, forehand volley, the two handed backhand volley, the serve, the forehand half-volley and the one-handed backhand volley. In this issue, I will offer you instructions on how to execute the overhead “smash” when players get a high ball and they hit the ball above their head. In the illustrations, Matilda O’Connor, player at the Grey Rock Tennis Club, shows the proper technique to execute this stroke. Photos by Charlie Palafox. Step 1: The Back Step: When Matilda realizes that a ball is high enough to hit the overhead, she takes a step back on the side to hit the ball. The upper body turns, the racket starts the back motion by keeping the elbow in 90 degree angle and the left hand is pointing to the ball. Notice that her head is looking at the ball and keeping the chin up. Step 2: The Point of Contact: When Matilda is ready to hit

the ball, her racket starts accelerating from the back position. She is making perfect contact on the upper part of the racket and the right wrist is “snapping” to get on top of the ball. Her left arm is still pointing to the ball to assure a good hit on the “sweet spot”. Her weight has shifted from the back foot to the front foot. Step 3: The Follow Through: After the ball has been struck by the racket, Matilda will continue the swing of the racket across the left side of her body. The eyes are now focused on the path of her stroke. The left arm is on her left side. Her right foot still kept her toes on the court to allow for maximum balance on the stroke. Step 4: The Ready Position: Even though the overhead “smash” is a powerful weapon, many times the opponents will return it back to the players. Here Matilda is ready for the next ball coming back to her. By the looks of her smile, it seems that her overhead was successful and she has won the point.

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Twin Creeks Homeowners Association Newsletter - May 2013